Communities urged to avoid the Mdloti River
Residents are urged to be cautious of an overflowing Hazelmere dam, that is spilling into the uMdlothi River, in KwaZulu-Natal. uMngeni-uThukela Water Board, said recent rains have raised water levels…
Green-blue-grey infrastructure can help beat city heat 🌳🌊🏗️
Article published in the UNDRR Prevention Web. UNDRR is a United Nations Agency, for the coordination of disaster risk reduction. A study published in The Innovation in March 2024 reviews…
Limpopo floods update
There are about 14 drowning incidents and 6 people injured, as a result of floods in Limpopo. Over 352 houses, 108 schools, 412 roads, 7 clinics, and 19 bridges were…
Electricity supply restored in Illovo and surrounds
Electricity supply is now fully restored in Illovo West, Melrose, Birdhaven and surrounding areas, after 2 days in the dark. City Power’s Isaac Mangena, said after 11pm on Thursday evening,…
Standard Bank received over R3,6 billion from the AFDB towards small business support
Standard Bank received over R3,6 billion from the AFDB towards small business support Standard Bank Group has received an amount of about R3, 6 billion to increase trade in Africa…
25 dead, thousands evacuated in LA fires
The Los Angeles fires have killed an estimated 25 people and burnt about 40,000 acres. Hollywood Actress, Dalyce Currie (95), is the latest person to have died in the fires.…
No water in KwaDukuza and surrounds
KwaDukuza and surrounding areas have no water. uMngeni-uThukela Water said a technical fault with its high levels lift pumps, has caused hiccups in water supply. These pumps supply water from…
New redfin species discovered in SA
Scientists have named a new redfin discovered in Umzimkhulu River, Pseudobarbus kubhekai. It was named after Skhumbuzo Kubheka, from Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, who, searched tirelessly for the fish in tributaries…
24- hour maintenance of Palmiet next weekend
The City of Tshwane has promised to fill reservoirs prior to the start of a shutdown next weekend. Rand Water is planning to repair its 02 Pipeline, from Saturday the…
246 alive and 78 deceased in Stilfontein
The number of people deceased has increased underground Stilfontein, as rescue operations continue on Thursday. About 246 people were pulled out alive and 78 deceased, using a cage organized by…